US Bridges

Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Overflow

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Tennessee · 3.5 MI SW JCT AR1&SR152 · Structure no. 57015810017

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
285 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
1,829
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Overflow is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Overflow in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,829 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,566 by 2041. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 872 (sa 5733)
CrossesOverflow
Location3.5 MI SW JCT AR1&SR152
RouteCounty Highway 872
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.75503, -88.74028
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.6 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans15
Design loadH 15
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,829 (2021)
Projected traffic2,566 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$940,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Overflow built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Overflow carry?

About 1,829 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Overflow?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.